Irish artists

Sir John Lavery (1856-1941) was orphaned, yet through determination and ability rose to become one of Britain's foremost portrait artists. Despite his busy career, Lavery found time to paint numerous portraits of his favorite subject, Hazel (1886-1935), his second wife. Biographical information on the Laverys can be found via the links above. I'm likely to devote an entire post to Lavery some day, so won't say much more here other than that even though he is best known as a portrait painter…

Ireland is known the world over for its steady stream of creativity, from music art. Here are the best and most famous Irish artists.

Part 2 of my list of female Irish artists; Grace Henry, Letitia Marion Hamilton, Lilian Luch Davidson, Mary Swanzy, Margaret Clarke, Mainie Jellett and Nano Reid.

Irish artists have been showcasing their talents for thousands of years. Here are five that will make you proud to be Irish.

Achill Island has long provided a home, and inspiration, for writers, artists, poets and creative thinkers. Famously it was home to Paul Henry, Robert Henri, Graham Greene and Heinrich Boll among many others.

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Eileen Meagher, Irish artist

Ireland is known the world over for its steady stream of creativity, from music art. Here are the best and most famous Irish artists.

An Irish painter by the name of Murphy, while not a brilliant scholar, was a gifted portrait artist. Over a short number of years, his fame grew and soon people from all over Ire... #funny #joke #story

View contemporary art by Irish contemporary artists at Red Rag Art Gallery. Our contemporary art gallery is open every day.